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allowance

[uh-lou-uhns] / əˈlaʊ əns /




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Paul Cézanne had an allowance that allowed him to paint, while Theo van Gogh helped to support his brother Vincent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Michelle said she spent more than 90 hours a week caring - the carer's allowance is £83.30 which is available to anyone who provides at least 35 hours of care a week.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Ministers are therefore going to increase the basic allowance by 6.2% in April - well above inflation – and have plans to do so for every year until 2029/30.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Multiple purchases can be made during the assigned two-day window until the maximum ticket allowance has been reached.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Do you think your parents would let you walk with me to the corner store? I got my allowance today, and I really want a box of Altoids.”

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins




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